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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicols Studio Apartments | $1,464 | $1,041 | $1,965 |
| Nicols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $1,100 | $2,791 |
| Nicols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,311 | $4,322 |
| Nicols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,045 | $2,675 |
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in St. PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicols area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox Ridge Estates priced from $1,100. AIRE MSP Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,108. Here are the most affordable Nicols apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| AIRE MSP Apartments | Piper | Affordable* | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Ballantrae Apartments | Wescott - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| Silver Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Carbon31 | Cedar1 / 538 | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Ardor on the Bluffs South Loop Residences | Bluebird | Studio,1BA | $1,403 |
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nicols area is the $1.81 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) Model at Alden Pond in the in the Terra Glenn neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Nicols apartment is the Jensen 2x1.5 Model at Royal Oaks Apartments starting at $1,983 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Terra Glenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicols apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Pond | 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Royal Oaks Apartments | Jensen 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
| Silver Bell Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denA | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Blooming Meadows North | 2 Bedroom, Income Restrictions | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Silver Pines | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Boulder Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Bayberry Place | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Nicols is under $1,403.
The cheapest apartment in Nicols is Fox Ridge Estates which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Nicols costs $2,525.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Nicols that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Nicols have an average cost of $248 which is $2,277 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Nicols.
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